Letter R Playdough Mats

Playdough mats show words that begin with R, including rake, rain, ring, rocket and rainbow, and students shape playdough on each mat to match the picture.
Year levels
Pre-school–Foundation
Pages
3
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PDF
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Phonics, Language Development, English
Topic
Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Playdough Mats
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Activities
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Letter R Playdough Mats These playdough mats allow Pre-school and Foundation students to build fine motor skills while learning about the letter R. Each of the 5 mats features a picture of a word that starts with R, like rake, rainbow, rain, rocket, and ring. As students mould playdough to match the images, they will practise beginning letter sounds, letter recognition, colour matching, and fine motor control. Teachers can implement this versatile activity in literacy centres, playdough stations, morning tubs, and small groups. Since the mats are no-prep, they can easily be paired with playdough for independent practice. Consider laminating the pages to create a reusable, mess-free activity. Skills practised include early phonics, letter ID, fine motor strength, and visual discrimination. This engaging resource promotes active learning while assessing multiple key Foundation readiness skills.

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